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Meghan Markle supporters launch petition to get Piers Morgan fired from GMB

Meghan Markle's supporters have launched a petition to get Piers Morgan fired from Good Morning Britain after he criticised her interview with Oprah Winfrey.

More than 1,500 people have signed the petition, which says Piers "does not have any care for the damage he does to people and will bully people to the point that their mental health is damaged and that they do not want to be here any more."

During her interview with Oprah, which she did alongside her husband Prince Harry, Meghan said that at one point she felt suicidal before she left the Royal Family and was refused help.

Piers said on GMB Monday: "Who did you go to? What did they say to you?

Meghan Markle's fans have called for Piers Morgan to be sacked from Good Morning Britain (ITV)
Meghan said that at one point she felt suicidal before she left the Royal Family and was refused help (Courtesy of Harpo Productions/CBS)

"I'm sorry, I don't believe a word she said, Meghan Markle. I wouldn't believe it if she read me the weather report.

"The fact that she's fired up this onslaught against our Royal Family I think is contemptible."

Piers sparked huge controversy by saying he didn't believe that she was suicidal, with many demanding that he get fired by ITV.

Piers was also criticised by mental health charity Mind, who tweeted a statement that read: "We were disappointed and concerned to see Piers Morgan's comments on not believing Meghan's experiences about suicidal thoughts today.

"It's vital that when people reach out for support or share their experiences of ill mental health that they are treated with dignity, respect and empathy. We are in conversations with ITV about this at the moment."

After viewers called for Piers to be sacked on Twitter, he fired back: "Lots of people on here want me fired for expressing my opinion on the Pinocchio Princess.

"If you want to join them, there are various petitions still doing the rounds from the last few times you've all tried, and failed, to have me fired for saying what I think."

ITV also spoke to Piers about his comments.

ITV Chief Executive Carolyn McCall said Director of Television at ITV Kevin Lygo had spoken to Morgan in recent days about his comments.

She said ITV has many voices, was committed to supporting mental health and that the company could not control what he said on Twitter.

"ITV has many voices and we try and represent many voices on ITV every day," she said. "It's not about one opinion."

Harry and Meghan during their interview with Oprah Winfrey (VIA REUTERS)

Last year over 50,000 people signed a petition to get him fired from GMB, accusing him of bullying guests.

Last month, 4,000 people complained about his "combative" interviews with care minister Helen Whately and health secretary Matt Hancock.

The Mirror has contacted Piers' rep for comment.

*If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit their site to find your local branch

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